The Hinges

The Hinges are The Psychedelic Folk Sextet from Olympia Washington. Now comes the 3rd Chapter in their evolution from a duo to a six-person outfit with a new album titled Postcard. Recorded at Avast Recording Co., Seattle, WA and completed at Delphi Oracle Olympia, The Hinges return with an expanded, richer and fuller “band” sound for the heart and mind.

Karen Hancock and Danny Kelly released their first duo CD, Surprise! in 2013 with the contribution of friend and producer Colm Meek. Home recorded and fully self- produced, the 9 songs from that first record are still staples in today’s live sets. By the time of their second record, 2018’s Buzz & Shine, they had begun playing with drummer Robin Toye and bassist Robin Green, which instantly gave the band and the record a richer and more percussive feel. After Buzz & Shine’s release the recording of the next record was already underway along with the addition of violinist Ben MacSpadden. Then the pandemic…

The Hinges resumed recording with a whole new approach. The band convened, post-pandemic, at Avast! and recorded as a full live band, now expanded to the full sextet that it is today with the addition of keyboard player Theo Ragun. Postcard, produced by Ken Levy, is their most expansive and dimensional endeavor yet, with plenty of little sonic surprises throughout. Enjoy!